DTCO 4.1 Overlay docs
How it works

Telemetry in, DTCO realism out

The overlay reads speed and vehicle state from the ETS2 telemetry server, then runs DTCO‑style timing logic to display driving/break states, record events, and generate printouts.

1) Telemetry

ETS2 Telemetry Server

A small local server exposes game data (speed, heading, position when available). The overlay connects to it at:

http://127.0.0.1:25555/api/ets2/telemetry
2) Overlay logic

State + timers

The overlay polls telemetry and decides the current DTCO state: DRIVING, BREAK, REST or WORK.

  • Driving triggers above a speed threshold
  • Break arms only after a realistic stop delay
  • Optional EU break enforcement (4h30 → 45m, split 15+30)
3) Evidence

Events + printouts

Overspeed, infringements and DVSA checks can be recorded. Printouts are saved locally for proof.

Events list Print Driver Print Vehicle Print Events
Activation

Activation happens inside the overlay

When the overlay runs, it shows your activation details in the built‑in activation popup. You can open it any time with F8. Use that information when opening a support ticket.

DTCO LIVE (VTC)

Optional: live fleet dashboard

If you’re a VTC owner, DTCO LIVE can be enabled for your devices. When enabled and ACTIVE, the overlay can send live pings (speed/state and optional location/heading) to the DTCO LIVE website for fleet visibility.

Coming soon

Step‑by‑step “How to Use” page (with screenshots)

We’ll build a proper step guide with cards + images (install → start telemetry → run overlay → insert card → printouts). Send your screenshots when ready.